Microwaves are now widely used around the world. Therefore, most manufacturers of modern electrical appliances develop their own models. What is the difference with the Horizont microwave ?
The purpose of the microwave
Microwaves can be used for quick cooking. In addition, it performs many other functions. Most often, with their help, they heat food or thaw those that were in the freezer.
Microwaves are appreciated for evenly heating products. Not like in an ordinary oven, when the surface of food is first heated up, and then the nearby tissues, gradually reaching a cent. Radio waves of a certain frequency penetrate into the product approximately 2 cm from the surface. It rotates on a special table, which allows you to warm it up from all sides faster.
Modern models are equipped with a large number of functions that help to prepare various products for different programs.
Microwave classification
Microwave ovens are distinguished by power, the number of operating modes. A wide variety of models and functions of microwave ovens require a certain classification.
One of them is based on the design features of the device:
- Solo uses only microwave frequencies for cooking. There are models of different capacities. These are traditional microwaves.
- Microwaves with a grill make it possible to prepare juicy dishes from poultry, fish and vegetables, which are covered with a fragrant golden crust.
- The convection oven is designed for baking dough products, baking meat. A special fan located in the microwave housing drives hot air inside the cabinet. This contributes to uniform heating of the products.
The power of the device usually affects the speed of bringing food to full readiness. In addition, to prepare complex dishes you need to take a more powerful microwave.
The device can be controlled by pressing the buttons. This is a mechanical way. There is a more modern, touch. It is impossible to say unequivocally which one is better. When choosing the management principle, you need to focus on the one that is most convenient for the owners.
Microwave Horizont
Horizont brand microwave ovens are produced in Belarus together with the Midea brand. Users note that these are inexpensive and unpretentious, but very reliable devices. Many of them do not have grill and convection functions, but with their help you can quickly heat up a previously prepared dish or defrost foods.
Consumers note that even with prolonged use of the device, its case does not heat up. Of course, heating up thick pieces of meat presents some difficulties, but this is a problem for all microwave ovens.
The mechanical control of the oven is so simple, and the setup process is intuitive that some users do not read the instructions for use at all. Consumers note the good value for money Horizont microwave ovens. They like the equipment, design and compactness of the devices. The top cover has no openings through which hot air passes. This allows you to use the microwave as a shelf for light objects.
Horizont 20MW700-1478 oven
This model has a volume of 20 liters. The inner coating is enamel. The manufacturer claims a device power of 1050 watts. This is quite significant. But does the Horizont microwave actually have that power? User reviews indicate that it is consumed, and the rated power is only 700 watts. The diameter of the pallet is 25.5 cm. Height - 26 cm, width - 44 cm, depth - 36 cm. The Horizont 20MW700 microwave oven has a defrost and grill function. They are controlled by rotary switches. The door opens to the side.
Users rated the look of the microwave. They indicate the reliability of the device. But some people notice that the speed of heating products is quite low.
Horizont 20MW800-1479
This Horizont microwave oven has a volume of 20 liters. There are grill, defrost, auto-defrost, 8 auto-cooking functions. Power - 800 W, there are 5 levels of its adjustment. Touch oven control. There is a timer for 99 minutes. Information about the cooking process is displayed. Most like the functionality and design of the model.
There are complaints that the control of the device is not thought out in the best way, which makes it difficult to work with the Horizont microwave oven. The manual describes in detail all stages of working with the furnace, including maintenance and safety measures.
Some users note that when the child lock function is on, the watch does not show the time. There are complaints about the loud noise of the device.
Furnace "Horizon 20 MW800-1378"
Horizont 20 MW800-1378 microwave oven with a volume of 20 l and a width of 35 cm. Inside the case is covered with enamel, which makes maintenance easy. You can control it with the help of rotary switches, mechanically. The illumination inside the case will help to consider the degree of readiness of the dish. An end to the cooking process is signaled by a beep.
The appliance opens with a handle. It has protection against accidental opening of the door by children. Height - 44 cm, width - 35 cm, depth - 26 cm.
Microwave Horizont 23MW800-1379
The 23L Horizont 23MW800-1379 Microwave Oven is a more sophisticated appliance than previous models. It has 5 power levels, maximum - 800 watts. The inner coating of the chamber is enamel. The diameter of the pallet is 27 cm, the height of the device is 29.5 cm, the width is 49.5 cm, the depth is 37.5 cm.
The oven has the functions of defrosting, auto-freezing, auto-cooking. The delay start timer allows you to schedule the device to turn on for a certain time. The door opens to the side, control is performed by push-button switches.
Microwave Oven "Horizon 20MW700-1378B"
A small Horizont 20MW700-1378B microwave oven with a capacity of 20 l has a power of 700 watts. You can control it with the rotary switches. Inside the chamber is enameled. The diameter of the pallet is 24.5 cm. The operating time is set using the second handle. The maximum value is 35 minutes, the minimum is 1 minute. The Horizont 20MW700-1378B microwave oven has a defrost function.
Users generally rate this model positively. Some consumers have comments on the noise level, others it seems very quiet. There are complaints that the door cannot be closed smoothly, you have to slam it hard. The front legs are not adjustable in height. This does not allow the instrument to be aligned.